Sentences with phrase «power units»

VALVETRONIC already plays a role worldwide in numerous BMW power units; the advantage of this system is infinite valve lift control on the intake valves, making the conventional throttle butterfly used in former engine generations superfluous.

The new model entered the market with straight - six power units delivering maximum output from 150 to 193 hp.

The New Generation i20 is available with a choice of two Hyundai «Kappa» gasoline and two «U-II» diesel power units.

The range of engines comprises three straight - six power units developing between 150 kW / 204 hp and 225 kW / 306 hp maximum output.

The advanced turbocharged petrol and diesel power units are both inherently quiet and smooth, but further careful optimisation of the engine installations has made it possible to reduce powertrain sound levels to best - in - class levels.

The G - Wagen uses a standard 2.9 l OM 612 turbo - diesel engine, which can develop 156hp / 115kW, with five - speed automatic gearbox, (other commercial versions use 5.5 l petrol V8 (500hp) power units and there is a range of engines which could be used in the military version).

The Range Rover Evoque has an all - turbocharged engine line - up with a choice of state - of - the - art petrol and diesel power units.

And for the first time Porsche's engineers have combined the turbocharged engine with an expansion - type intake manifold — a genuine revolution on turbocharged power units.

Like the latest hatchback models, the MINI Convertible for sale today is the biggest and most spacious ever, but it's also more upmarket and has a terrific range of turbocharged power units that have improved both power and economy.

The Giulia's engine range seems fairly limited compared to the huge choice on offer in the BMW 3 Series range, but this helps keep things easy to understand and you can't go far wrong with any of the power units on offer.

UPDATE: Volkswagen has denied the EPA's allegations, saying in a statement that «no software has been installed in the 3 - liter V6 diesel power units to alter emissions characteristics in a forbidden manner.»

The punchy power units are complemented by a new Sport trim line, limited to standard wheelbase cars.

Engine noise has been a talking point since the quieter, more fuel - efficient 1.6 liter V6 turbo hybrid power units were introduced in 2014 in place of the raspier and less sophisticated V8 engines.

While Mazda has been wildly successful at selling sports cars along a more basic formula — think the lightweight, four - cylinder roadster format of the MX - 5 — the company built its name with cars powered by Wankel rotary power units.

This allows them to shut down their auxiliary power units at the gate — and substantially reduces carbon emissions.

At the cars» debut in Tokyo, Nissan suggested the «natural and tasteful» Freestyle could use 1.2 to 1.5 - litre turbocharged power units - the concept was also equipped with a continuously - variable transmission - while the aggressively - styled Nismo used the direct - injected, 1.6 - litre turbocharged power unit from the Juke Nismo.

This industry - wide homogenisation of power units is eroding variety and individuality and the Corrado VR6 neatly demonstrates just what a pity that is.

Interestingly, no mention is made of the Golf's diesel power units.

Drastically different in terms of power units, these two teams want to dominate each other in the most grueling endurance races ever devised, including the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Sporty GT models begin at # 23,275, though the 1.6 TDI you get at that price isn't the most engaging of power units so the 1.5 TSI or 2.0 TDI options are probably more appealing here.

The R50's powertrain is being developed by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, the same company that builds the complex hybrid power units for the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 cars.

MPG and running costs - The all - electric e-Golf, plug - in hybrid GTE (166mpg) and diesel - sipping 1.6 TDI (68.9 mpg) are most efficient, but most Golf power units are frugal.

Other XJ power units remain as they were, fronted by a 3 - litre V6 turbocharged diesel with 296bhp and just a pound - foot less torque than the XJR575 (albeit developed from 2000rpm), and a 3 - litre supercharged petrol V6 putting 335bhp and 332 lb ft to the floor.

It doesn't achieve the same raw, razor - edged excitement of the best normally - aspirated hot hatch engines of old, but of the latest down - sized, turbocharged power units the ST's is as good as they come.

Crate engines - literally entire working power units shipped in crates, ready to drop into a car of your choice - are big business in the United States.

Behind the three - pointed star, the new AMG C43 Coupe and Cabriolet models retain their twin - turbocharged six - cylinder power units but the boost pressure has been increased and the engines remapped accordingly.

The reason for this is that each of the power units produce their peak numbers at different points in the rev - range.

It gets the job done no question, but without the pedigree or class of the German power units.

Development and commissioning of cost - effective and reliable new generation VVER power units competitive in the world market;

Modular also refers to the combining of multiple power units into a single power plant.)

It would require giant storage capabilities, and some of the peak power units would be used rarely, in the few times when peak power is needed.

That flexible - fueling advantage has, however, enabled Sunnyvale, Calif. - based Bloom Energy to sell some 120 natural gas — fuel SOFCs, stand - alone heat and power units that produce both electricity and heat for a local site, to green - minded Fortune 500 corporate plants and state university facilities — notably, subsidized distributed power demonstration projects in California.

Stokes and other industry observers also expect even larger, megawatt - size distributed power units that are composed of modular 250 - kilowatt stacks to hit the market within two to three years, having recently watched large multinational corporations such as General Electric and Rolls Royce sign supply deals with SOFC cell - and stack - makers.

Heat and power units for homes may also become more common, such SOFCs can be 85 percent efficient.

As the video proves, F1 engine noises have changed a hell of a lot over four decades, from the Ford Cosworth DFV from the 60s and 70s to the high - tech V6 Turbo power units of modern machinery.

The current V6 Turbo power units have an interesting sound, but many yearn for the engine noises of old.

The teams relationship with Honda has weakened this year as the performance, reliability and efficiency of the power units barely seems to have improved at all after almost three seasons.

Renault and Honda power units haven't utilised this process in the past, hence Abiteboul's determination to assist the FIA in clamping down on this divisive loophole.

Three years in and people still haven't really got used to the sound of the current hybrid V6 turbo engines — sorry, «power units».

If they stick with Renault, McLaren will have to remain with Honda power units, because the team doesn't really have any other option.

It also outlined the already - confirmed need for simpler, louder power units which are more attractive to any potential new manufacturers.

Two big names were out after three laps as Hamilton and Vettel suffered engine problems, the new hybrid power units very much suffering teething issues.

Red Bull really isn't having a good time with it's Renault - sorry, «TAG - Heuer» power units in 2018.

«Shanghai is known to be an unpredictable weekend for a number of reasons: it's tough on cars, tyres and power units and the weather is often precarious, but I can predict that we won't be as fortuitous with our pace, compared to our rivals, as we were in Australia.

On Friday Honda is going to try out some new bits on the power units to see if they're worth running for the rest of the weekend.

However, shortly after the Monza Grand Prix weekend, an extremely convoluted deal was concluded which will see McLaren take the third Renault supply from Toro Rosso, leaving the Red Bull junior team saddled with the Honda power units.

The noise and volume of the current V6 Turbo power units has been a popular topic of discussion among the F1 and motorsport community since they debuted in 2014.

Honda will supply a second team with Formula 1 power units from 2018 onwards, with Sauber joining McLaren

Even though F1 is taking the focus off the engines slightly with the new aero rules, Newey remains concerned about the future of the power units and going down the hybrid technology route.

Sauber is having to run year - old Ferrari power units this season and the long - term relationship with the Italian manufacturer has deteriorated, which left the team looking elsewhere for 2018.